Eco-art

Eco-art is a form of contemporary art that improves our relationship with the environment. A growing field, examples of eco-art range from using reclaimed and sustainable materials for sculpture and furniture to education and advocacy through poetry and photography.

After taking a quick rest on Governors Island, a massive floating sphere constructed from snapped umbrella frames will next set sail on one of the country's most notorious Superfund sites: The Gowanus Canal in Brooklyn.